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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09
NOT so VERY STARTLING
That an American SchooIbey should Kuife
His Teacher.

TIFFIS. Ohio, April a.-Tbe climax in
public school difficulties was reached Friday
IN BloomvIlle, Ohio. when Miss Ida s;iple
teacher in the intermediate department, at
tempted to correct, or punish, daughter Of
James AlcManigan- la-year- brother
interfered with the teachers business, and
when she turned her attention to him, he
drew knife and stabbed her in the breast.
cutting through all her clothing and making
an ugly wound about three inches long lust
over the heart. 1t WAS purely murderous
attempt, IN which his youth only saves him
from long sentence. The boy was severely
punished AMI retained from school by his
father. The teacher and superintendent have
both had considerable trouble with the bow
the past few mouths He will be sent to the
reform farm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

NEW YORK. April 9-At Mr.. Elkins'
house al West Fifty eighth street, one of
the ladies OF the family said that they mad
received telegram from Fort Gibson BY
the way of st. Louis, saying that Mr..
Blalnes condition is not as serious as re
ported. Attic time the telegram was sent
private car with skilled physician was
dispatched from ST. Louis for Fort Gibson.
If thought advisable Mr.. Blaine will be
taken 10 st. Louis on that car.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

Sioux Cry, Iowa, April 9.-Leavitt was
recalled Friday morning b7 the defense in
the Haddock murder trial to identify comics
of his confession. In answer to a Question of
the defense, Leavitt said tie did not know
what he did say before the coroner's Jury. A
mans life was in danger then to tell what he
knew. The defense here offered in evidence
the confession of Leavitt as whole, and it
was accepted. AT this point the defense
rested. The state had A. Lyons, G. w.
Schmidt, and J. c. Peterson with view TO
impeachment, but they put in general de-
NAL to all questions. The,e is large mass
of testimony of this character to be reviewed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

LANSING, Mich April the house
PASSED divorce bill FRIDAY which prevent;
divorces being granted to non-residents. or
where collision is known, or where botF
parties are guilty of the same misconduct
The Obatt bill providing for capital pun
isbment, also passed. The bill names muir
der, aud rape of any girl under "A years Of
age, as the crimes punishable by hanging
providing the jary recommends it--if not
tire penalty is imprisonment for life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Arrii IN C Rider,
one OF the leading citizens AMI most promi-
nent manufacturers of this city. was found
dead In a woolshed in the rear of his resi-
dence Friday evening. 1t is not known
whether it was a case of suicide. hut all the
indications point in'that direction. The death
of his little daughter a short time since ha,
weighed heavily on his mind, and doubtless
was The cause of his suicide.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

DETROIT, Mich, g-From all reports re
celved The Evening Journal nov figures the
majority against prohibition at 800 The
more complete returns in most cases cut
down the prohibition vote In this (Waynel
the majority against the amendment was
=, ~, being an increase of several hundred
over former reports. There Is now no doubt
that prohibition has been defeated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

NINcinNEs, Ind, April Rev tseorge
Brewer, coorea. has deserted his family and
left for parts unknown. He bad MS wife
sign a deed disposing of their property un-
der pretense that the paper was something
else, and he has taken all the proceeds of the
sale, and left his family without anything.
He took with him a sister of his church, a
woman with ,.oustdera bic white blood in her
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

MORRIS, HIS, April e-The testimony il.
the Nichols murder trial Friday was con
fined almost exclusively to evidence of the
good character of Schwartz and Wait. The
defendants. The defense said they woulf
call no more witnesses, and the testimony OF
Chicago undertaken, Walter Turner, aud
Mrs. Nichols will close the evidence of the
state. The case will probably go TO the jury
ne 1t Tuesday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

CHICAGO. April 1.-Two young men
Alvin Hill, of Decatur. bis, and G. "
Archibald, of Pleasant Mills. Ind, Werr
found unconscious IN their room at Shaw -
hotel, this city, Fr.iay morning Hill Was
dead, and II took an hyur to bring Afru,
bald To life -tglin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09
WILL ENFORCE The TREATY.
American Fishermen To Re Imprisoned If
Caught Violating 1t.

American Fishermen To He Imprisoned If
Caught Violating 1t.
ST JOHNS, n. B.. April 9-The action of
the Dominion cruiser VigiIant in giving
chase off Beaver Harbor Wednesday to an
American fisherman in search of bait is
considered here to be convincing proof that
the Canadian government does not intend to
relax any of The provisions of the treaty Of
1913, but it will enforce all its sections with
as great stringencv as last senson
a Canadian ti,herman says there has been
a good deal of bait purchased from the BAY
Of FiIndy feet during the winter. The fish
ermt1n who sell the bait know for what pIIr-
pose 1t Is to be used, but az they are to sell
they ask no questions. The fishing schooner
which The Nlgiaut chased was vessel IF
about ninety tons, and hailed from Eastport
Her name is not yet known.
Capt Mclean, Of the Vigilant, says he is
determined 10 make prisoners of American
fishermen who violate treaty obligations, so
that the fishermen have oulv themselves to
blame if they should be captured
The hpa West fsr ,yo.,-, ,,ro
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

lSDIANAPoLis, Ind, April about 300
stone-cutters employed III the various yards
of the city threw down their tools Friday
morning and refused to work until an IN
increase from - to A. cents an hour is
granted. In the evening the employers de-
termined not to grant the increase under any
circumstances
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

New YORK, April a-According 10 tbs
latest reports the number of the victims 81
the tenement fire Thursday night is twenty
three. Nearly all the victims will be manned
or marked for life. They are principally
women and children One Of the victims. 8
girl of - Will rrobghlv die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

TIFFiv, Onio, April the city was bril-
liantly ilIuminsted Frsday night by natural
gas, which is pipsd here froIu the Findlay
fields, distance of twenty-tour miles, All
the streets are piped, and manufacturers are
| furntshei mel 1T a nominal price
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

MILWAUKEE. April 9.-Wiliiam Saith
OF AS Eleventh avenue. proprietor of pri
waite boarding house, committed suicide FRI
day afternoon by cutting his throat with q
butcher-knIte. His wife, frightened at th.
aspect OF the CHASTITY face of her husband
lying in pool of blood under a shed in tbs
yard. ran away and her cries alarmed the
mel .hbors, who called for medical help DIS
Richard aud o B;ien dressed the wound hu;
say that there Is 10 help for the man. Tn
res.son for the sucide is unknown.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09
TIE MARKETS.


CHICAGO. April 8.
This being Good Friday all the exchanges
In the principal cities were closed and no
quotations were sent out.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

LONDON, April "A letter signed by
members of both Branches of the Newfound
land legislature appears in The Daily Tele
graph appealing for compensation for losse.
under the bull regulating the export of bait,
and that the disailowance clause should not
be extended beyond one year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

AUGUSTA, Me, April g Emmcns
Blaine telegraphed from Indian Territory to
Mr.. Manley Friday. in response to a mes
sage of inquiry: Father took slight cold
on his trip but is doing nicely today
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09
A PERFECT GROUND SWELL.

Rhode island Legislature Democratic
michigan Defeats Prohibition.
PROVIDENCE, r. l.. April THE result
OF the elections in South Kingston and Little
Compton Friday makes the general assembly
stand in JOINT committee 10 Democrats and
4t Republicans. Eight representatives and
four senators are vet TO be elected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

Denver, Colo, April a-The agents OF
the Denver & Rio Gran!e railroad in Cali
IOrBia, Colorado. New Mexico and Utah
have bean instructed 10 s-nd over the Baiti-
more & OHIO all business which is com
petitive with any trupk line byycotting the
Denver < RIO Granie
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

BERLIN, April "A secret treaty has
been concluded between Sweden and Ger.
many against Russis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

The late Mr. Bescber had only $40 600
life insurance, instead of Sl00, 600, as has
been stated He let several policies
lapse,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

WASHINGTON CITY, April 9-The presi-
dent has recognized Robert NJ kuerze, con
sui of the Swiss confederation at Cincinnati.
or the states II Ohio and Indiana.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

WASHINGTON CITY, April "a deIega-
ton representing the Live Stock asset; ton
OF the United States called on President
Cleveland Friday afternoon, and extended to
him pressing invitation to be present at the
reunion of The live stock associations at Chi
eago next November The president init
mated thut he would be pleased to attend the
conventiun if at the time of the meeting he
con possibly be spared from Washington.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

Leather jackets are made in jaunty
shapes and fit the figure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-09

Lord Lonsdale is writing an account of
his experiences of America.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
The street Markets.
ICOMMUNiCATEp,I

Several articles criticisinR the street
markets have recently appeared In oui
newspapers and tho points are certain.
ly we'll taken.
The fact lie they should be abolished
entirely and market houses built By the
city or private capital, which, in either
case. would yield revenue in rentals
on taxation, while now the income
from the street market Ia entirely con
sumed by the expense Of having to
clean up after each market day. One
OF the first acts Of the Street Commie-
sion should be to do away with King
and Madison etrest markets within q
reasonable time, relieving the residents
on those thoroughfares from the In.
tolerable nuisance to which they are
now subj and institutiug reform
that will be welcomed alike by the
farmers aud their customers.
Our local butchers might form an
association and look after the quality
OF ment that ia exposed by irresporsi-
bic shinners on the street, and likewise
see that the law passed BY the Leaisla-
ture at the last session, l. Q. that cat.
tic OF our raising only might be sold on
the curb, is enforced.
MADISON STREET.
Wilmington, Del May 80, 1887.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
Don't BLOW Any More After This.

some people can no more ad vertise
the truth than the dotted wild beast of
India or Africa oAa change his spots.
II is really amusing, in locking over IT,
daily papers, to rexd how some people
write ads. Sono. say, 1--WE have the
la,Res:;" others, 1--WE have bargains
that will a,tonish you," or, "You can
DO no better than bring your money to
u.s." whilo some have the cheek to say,
II am this great 1 AM, and tho "Mogul
of sll pig mogmls." But the truth OF
The Insster is this: The "GraEd Cen.
traW ~ per cent. small profit system
completely upsets them. How It's done.
The clothing oomes direci from cur owl
manufacturing horse, saving the prot.
that retail dealers ray manufacturers,
thus giving the benefit to the consumer,
anu every person who Will weigh this
article carefully will come TO Su inne-
6ia.e conclusion that the Grand Ceutral
Ono P,ics Small Profit Clothing Depot,
northwest corner Fifth and Market
streets. actually deserves the patronage
OF tho public, and don't you forGetit.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
1900 Men Idle.

CHICAGO. May 30.-The next si1
days are liable to witness the critica
period In the great strike of the build
ing trades. For four weeks strike hal
followed strike, Terminating In lock
out affecting to greater or less extern
almost every trade In the city Of Obi
cago.
Fully II, ,010 men are idle, and 1t Il
stated upon good authority that ovel
| COO frsJ-class mechanics have left tn,
city. A careful estimats shows tha
wages to the amount Of $500, COO hsv,
been lost to the strikers 1t is impossi
BILE to eItimate the amount of capita
which has been diverted from the build
ing trades.
Well known Eastern capitalists hav,
INSTRUCTED their Chicago sHsn ts to max
no investments pending tho adjustmen
of the strike, and In several cases larg,
enterprises will be dropped until mex
ear, and perhaps forever. The maste
Dasons, realizing that 20 long rs tb'
trades unions we're governed by thei
present laws and customs the strik,
was liable to be duplicated at any time
resolved to make o suprerss effort Il
force the abolition~'of the abuses o.
which they were conspicuous Victims
rhe code OF principles and working
rules adopted would, II enforced, result
In the complete abolition OF the unionI
as now constituted.
An analysis of the situation provel
that the strike has resolved itself into 9
contest between the master masons and
their employees, the brickiaye,s and
hod carriers, who have formed An of
fensive and defensive alliance. The
other trades represented In the Build
ers and Traders Exchange are In 9
state Of armed neutrality, and while IL
active sympathy With the master ma
sons, are afraid to render any praotioa
support.
The master masops will depend nj
most entirely upon bricklayers frou
other cities. The next few days will
demonstrate TO what extent this re-
source can be utilized.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
At tho Academy of nIuslc .

The Atherton b Atkins' Continuation
commenced their engagement of one
week at the Academy OF Music yester.
day afternoon In the realistic border
drama, "a CheQkered Life" and were
greeted with eAir izsd audience, but
In the evening the house was crowded
The character OF the hero is sustained
by George e. Atkins, the author of tho
play, whu displayed considerable
ability. The character of Reckless Nell
Is well portrayed by Miss Edith Orollus,
aud the entire company performed
their parts In vcry creditabls manner.
There Is considerable comedy in the
drama, while revolvers and bowie
knives are brought into play SO Efficient
to satisfy the most ardent sdmirer of
"hlood and thunder" The speciality
work OF Clint Wilson, Maggie Brevards
!sud Raymond Wilson. with the exce,.
lcnt shooting OF J. j. Jouee, IL we'll
worthy OF mention, and with the play
are worth seeing. 1t will be presented
every afternoon and evening this week,
and on Saturday next the house will
close for the season.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31

WAsnINGTos, D. c., May e.-Ysster.
day was Sunday, aud according to agree.
ment, Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage preached
at the drill ground from little awning
canopied pavilion In front OF the grand
stand. But to my surprife at first, the
military, all except few hundred, were
conspicuous by their absence. DO not
imagine that Mr. Talmage fell short OF
an audience. He was greeted by q con-
gregation of fifteen thousand strong.
About seven thousand Ave hundred
people paid q quarter to get inside the en-
closure and sit or stand anywhere within
sound OF bis voice, and fully rs many
more paid fifty cents for chair on the
While the sermon was in progress the
soldiers were over at camp grouAd fixing
up for the dress paIaae which was tC
take place at It's close. In due time they
marched into the drill ground to the mu
sic of their different bands, and during
the whole week more effective scene
was not witnessed than this last dress
parade. The troops were passed In bat
talions across the entire greensward, and
very skillfully placed as regarded theiI
varf.colored uniforms. Many of the uni
forms were striking, others brilliant and
even gorgeous, and all contrasted well
with the prevailing green Of tho parade
1ground.
The Marine Band of forty men IN
bright red coats, white helmets and white
lpants furnished the martial music and
marched from one end 10 the other of tht
front while they were playing as is usua
In dress parades. The Generals and
iother officers, In full dress uniforms
stood at their proper places and altogether
the picture was imposing. When thu
ceremonies OF the parade were over ant
the troops were preparing to leave th'
Iground, their movements presented {
brilliant spectacle which will long b.
remembered by those who witnessed 1t
The day was perfect bayonets flashed IL
the sunshine, banners and plumes waved
bright colors glowed everywhere, and Il
brighten the effect of the scene, one sol
Idier, overcome by the heat, fell faintine
ON the ground, and was carried from the
field by comrades. r
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
Southern Goods In the Lend,

AT the recent opening OF bids for sup.
plies for the National Home OF Disab, led
Volunteer Soldiers at Hartford, Conn -,
the contract for about %, 600 yards G
blue cloth and sky blue kereey wa.
awarded to the Liberty IVA Woolel
Mills over large number of New Eng
land and other competitors. The board
of managers are all Northern men, and
II they had any individual preference
1t was not, Of course, In the direction OF
the Virginia manufacturers. The re.
suit of this award Is q high compliment
to the success full bidders, ss well AZ an
incentive to other Southern manufac-
tursrs.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
Clerk Of tho Orphans court.

Senator Charles Fl. Mcwhorter WAS
appointed yesterday by Governor Biggs
as CLERK Of the Orphans Court and
Register In Chancery, In place OF John
M. Housman. whose term expired last
Saturday. Mr.. Housmau was q can
didate for reappointment, but as Gov.
ernor Biggs 10 opposed to reappoint.
ments en- general principles, his friends
had but little hope of his securing the
position for another term. 1he other
candidates were K. E. Rogers, Horace
O. johnson and Charles H. Mo WI WhoIter.
Az soon as Mr.. Me- Whurter received his
commission he went to the Court
House and, after being sworn In, en-
tered ct once upon the discharge Of his
duties.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
Payment OF Bonds,

State Treasurer Herbert eiyes rotice
that he will be at the Phtladelph a
National Bank on the three frst busi.
ness days of July. preDared to pay eff
the bunds OF "Ssrits B' from No, 1 to
No. $50 iuclnslvs, the denomination of
81, 900 each of the issue of July l, 1881.
and that interest on said bonds will
cease to accrue after the above time.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
SAio Of COEas

L. W. StIdham will 40 to Village
head Of fresh COVE fer A. II. Tyson,
and he wishes few of his friends to
join him ca this cccasion. He Is neither
young nor bashful like the junior mem.
her Of the firm, but nevertheless he On.
joys the company OF friends and old
Acquaintanoes, and loves o joke and as
fine tile as greatly as any resident OF
our city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
The Moss Rose Assembly,

The picnic of the Moss Ross Aseem.
bly, at the Soheutzen Park on Mon6 ay
afternoon was largely attended, and
passed off In q very satisfactory man.
ner. The best order was main tained,
and all seem cd to enjoy themselves very
greatly In dancing and In social inter
course. The ladies' we're neatly atsired.
and added greatly by their m odest de-
Deapor and winning smiles to the plea
sure of the occasion. Toe Moss Rose
bids fair 20 take rank among the lead
ing associations of our city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31

Four miles from Wilmington; ten
minutes ride; at two railroad stations
B. & o r. Il. A few one.quarter and
one.ha acre lots. Prices from $75 to
$3.50 each. Excellent water. Elevation
about the same rs Brandywine Springs,
which Is near by. Largs rolling mill,
woolen mill and other industries To-
Gated here. Terms easy. Apply to
GEO. W. SPICER, JR.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31

N. Grady has opened . fine boot and
shoe store ut 234 King street, and has
on hand . beautiful line Of ladies' pat
ent leather shoes, lace and button; also
o variety OF Oxford ties from 75c. up; q
large variety Of fancy slippers, opera
toe, 75o haby shoes reduced from 600.
to 25o.; q full line of childrsn's shoes ct
all prices; also q large variety Of gents'
low eboes and Oxford ties and fancy
slippers OF all kinds at reasonable rates.
He soliCits o call.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
Tho Flower Dale Track

John Flowers will have an opening
on the Flower Dale track, near Chester,
on Thursday, June2 There will be o
4 minute race, one Of 8 minutes, one
2.60 and one free for all comers. Any
person wishing to enter can do so by
applying to John T. Hannum. OF Chez.
ter. The entries will close on Wedues-
day, June / ut II O'Clock q. m. The
owners of fast nags In this oity and sur
rounding country are invited to join in
this CONTEST. No entrance foe will be
charged on this occasion.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
Partnership Notice,

We the undersigned bavo this day
formed . CO. co-psrtnership for the carry
ing on Of the painting business und or
the firm name of Danner s. Pyle, $40
Market street.
Hoping 10 merit and secure n fair
share OF patronage, we are respectfully,
TILGHMAN DANNFR,
EDWARD W. PYLE.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
VIII Parade This Evening".

The knights Of the Golden Eagle will
have parade this evening In honor OF
the election of Thomas Birchail OF
Cyrus Castle, No. 1, Of bhis city, TO the
position Of supreme chief of the order
In the United States. As It Is expected
that the members will wear their swords
and badges, the display Will no doubt
be very fine, and there should be . gen.
eral turnout Of all connected with the
order. Tho various castles will meet
1t 7.30 O'Clock to take their places In
the liue, which will be formed at Fifth
and Frenoh streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31
The Pope Will Not Yield.

ROME, May 30.-The Vatican, reply.
ing TO request for an Interpretation Of
the Pope's recent allocution, has sent
circulars to the Pspsl Nuncios abroad
stating that, although the Pope's dscla.
rations are moderate, nothing will be
changed, and II the Italian Government
desires peace the Pope IL disposed to
treat on the basis of the restoration OF
his temporal power.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-31

You can get the following books free
with Lib. can Of baking powder
Andersen's Fairy Tales, Pilsrim's Pro
gress, Robinson Orusoe, Rocky Noun
tain Adventures, Jane Eyre, Rovings
by Land and Sea, ut Lynch B. Leary's,
northwest corner of Fourth and Madi'
son streets.